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The number of tents on San Francisco streets hit their lowest number since officials started tracking them back on 2019. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're continuing our coverage of the special election in Oakland today. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

It's the day before election day in Oakland, where people will choose a replacement for recalled Mayor Sheng Thao. Political insiders are expecting a close race between former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former councilmember Loren Taylor, who have pulled away from the pack. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Experts are skeptical of Gavin Newsom's appeal to other countries to exempt California goods from tariffs. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, China announced this morning they will increase tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. This, as President Trump continues to raise tariffs on China, perpetuating the escalating the trade war between the countries. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The San Francisco police department is crediting technology with a significant drop in crime in the City.

The Oakland Mayor's race is getting a lot closer than many anticipated. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A San Francisco Supervisor wants to put the permanent closure of the Great Highway to cars before the voters once again.

A group including business and philanthropic leaders in San Francisco is coming together to help the city's downtown stage a comeback. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is pushing to have more "entertainment zones", hoping to boost nightlife in the city. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

When former Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced she was running to be Oakland's next mayor, some political analysts thought she might coast to an easy victory. It turns out, that may not be the case. Lee is finding herself in a tight race with former Councilman Loren Taylor, who lost the last election in a close race against recalled Mayor Sheng Thao. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The city of Oakland has fired Leigh Hanson, former chief of staff to recalled Mayor Sheng Thao. This comes after an FBI probe revealed a note where Hanson referred to black people as "tokens" during an anti-recall strategy meeting. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump is trying new methods taking aim at sanctuary states to get on board with plans for mass deportations. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Marie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new effort is underway to open San Francisco's Market Street to cars. So, who's behind it and what are they saying? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Mayor Daniel Lurie today is expected to outline a play to restrict the distribution of free drug paraphernalia in San Francisco. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Another democrat has jumped into the crowded field running for California governor in 2026. Former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced his intention to run today. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A hearing over a pair of California bills centered on trans athletes and sports drew hours of passionate public comments and ultimately led to them being blocked. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Federal layoffs are hitting San Francisco, with officials set to shutter the US Health and Human Services Department in the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building this Spring. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco car break-ins have reached their lowest rate in 22 years. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. It's not just you, traffic has become awful across the Bay Area. So much so, that it's likely the end to the concept of "Rush Hour," and the beginning of permanent dismal traffic.